What is a PQR?
PQR is an abbreviation for Procedure Qualification Record. A PQR is a document that represents the qualification of a welding procedure. Three ways a Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) can be qualified include 1) Utilizing a prequalified welding procedure. Some AWS codes offer prequalified welding procedure specification data to be used for the development of a welding procedure specification that does not require testing. 2) Qualify a welding procedure by testing. Welding codes and standards usually have a specific chapter or section that addresses welding procedure qualification testing. Testing can include tensile, guided bend, radiography, ultrasonic, impact, or any combination of these. 3) Utilize noncode company procedural qualification testing. When acceptable in contract documents, a procedure can be qualified by unconventional means as required by individual company requirements providing that good engineering judgment is not compromised. Testing should be compatible with p
Related Questions
- Can I use the Professional Qualities and Responsibilities (PQR) Evaluation Form anytime during the year to commend employees who have done something outstanding that exceeds the PQR?
- How can I avoid performing costly qualification test (PQR), by using a proper Welding Procedure Specification (WPS), in first place?
- Do I send the Professional Qualities and Responsibilities (PQR) Evaluation Forms to Human Resources?
